4-H Events and Activities

Thursday, October 07, 2021

October Newsletter

Kaufman Co 4-H News

Council News

Council Meeting – NOW ON SUNDAYS!!

The next 4-H Council Meeting will be October 17th, at 2:00 pm at the Extension office.

Tractor Supply Paper Clover Week – Oct 6-16th

In October the Terrell Tractor Supply Company is selling paper clovers to help raise money for the leadership programs in Kaufman County 4-H.

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States—in partnership with National 4-H Council—today announced its annual Spring Paper Clover fundraiser has raised a total of $718,852 benefitting 4-H communities across the country. During the 12-day fundraiser, Tractor Supply customers and Team Members donated by purchasing a paper clover emblem to support educational programs and enriching leadership experiences, from camps to community projects.  So spread the word!! 

For Kaufman County 4-H, the only TSC store that we are partners with is the Terrell TSC.  So go visit them and buy some clovers for 4-H!!

And SSOOO Much More!!!  Check the Blog and the County Website for more opportunities!!!

New Enrollment for 2020-2021 4-H Year on 4-H Connect

Re-enrollment Started August 15th for Re-Enrollment

All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll to become an official 4-H member. November 1st the $25 membership fee will go up to $30 so remember to enroll.  As you enroll in 4-H year for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H Connect:

·        If you already have a profile DO NOT re- create another one!

·        Make sure you are on the “V2” site. 

·        If you lost your email and password call the county Extension office. We can tell you your e-mail address and reset your password!

·        To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an ACTIVE profile in 4-H CONNECT!

·        An active membership will not be granted until the $25.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!

·        You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE!

·        When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2021-2022 year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and email address.

·        Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll!

2022 Roundup Guide Now Available 

​​For contest updates and details, make sure you download the 2022 roundup guide in preparation for contests in the upcoming 4-h year. Download the updated guide here.here.

Camps, Clinics, Workshops

Junior Leadership Retreat-November 8-10, 2021

Junior Leadership Retreat is the premiere youth teaching youth statewide leadership retreat for junior and intermediate level 4-H members!

When? November 8-10, 2013 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood

Deadline to Register is November 3

Cost? $115 for youth and $80 for Adult Chaperones. This includes two nights lodging in the dorms (bring your own linens), four meals, two evening snacks and all the program supplies.

Saturday there will be five concurrent educational workshops for participants: vet science, leadership, bullying and inclusion, the new “trashion show” and archery!

Club Communications

Club and Project Meetings

Robotics Project - Meets weekly on Friday nights. Location changes so please contact Mr. Dreher at txdrehers@gmail.com for more information on robotics team practices.

Kemp 4-H Club: Meets on the 1st Thursday at the Kemp City Hall at 6:30 p.m.  Meetings begin in September. BUT this month due to State Fair Show schedule they are meeting on the 12th. 

Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Club: Meets on the 2nd Tuesday in Crandall at 7:00 pm contact Ms. Hiser at hisers5@yahoo.com for location.

NEW DAY!!! Livestock 4-H Project Club: Meets on the 3rd MONDAY at the county fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m.

NEW DAY!!! County 4-H Council – Meets on the 3rd SUNDAY at the County Extension Office at 2:00 pm.  Two representatives need to attend from each club.

County Liners 4-H Club- Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Terrell.

Shooting Sports 4-H Club: Meets monthly on set dates throughout the year. Contact Kelly Crawford at simmentalover@gmail.com

NEW CLUB!!!  Scurry-Rosser 4-H

Scurry Rosser 4-H Club -  Meets on the 3rd Thursday at 6:30 pm monthly at the High School Cafeteria in Scurry.

Project Talk

 Galactic Quest Challenge Project!!

Tristan and Mick are hosting a great opportunity for Kaufman County 4-H’ers participating in the National 4-H 2021 STEM Challenge theme of space exploration which takes youth on an out-of-this world adventure and makes connections to the 4-H pillars—STEM, civic engagement, healthy living, and agriculture. The challenge activities allow youth to develop inquiry, observational, and problem-solving skills while they make discoveries and develop their STEM identities.

Galactic Quest is ideal for youth ages 8 to 14 years to spark an interest in STEM and inspire real-world actions. 

The first night is THIS Thursday of October!!!  Contact the Extension Office (469-376-4520).

NEW!!! Public Speaking Workshop Series!!

Starting on Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 pm at the County Extension Office, Vicki and Eli Stecher will be hosting a Public Speaking Workshop.  This will be a monthly workshop up to the County Roundup in the Spring.  Come learn how to deal with the fear of talking in front of people, writing your speech and practicing in front of friends.

County Steer and Commercial Heifer Validation- November 2, 2021

County Steer and Commercial Heifer Validation will be held at Dr. Risinger Vet Clinic in Terrell, starting at 6:00 p.m.

 County commercial heifers have to be county bred so you will need to have proof of purchase from a county resident for their heifer also stating the date of birth if you are buying the heifer. If you raised the heifer(s) you will need the date of birth. No proof of purchase with this information – NO TAG IN.

IF you tagged in a steer in June, you still need to fill out the entry form. Livestock Show Information can be found on –

4-H Livestock Show Information | Kaufman (agrilife.org)

Spring Major Junior Market Broilers

Deadline for ordering birds is October 8, 2021.  The rules and procedures for the 2022 Houston Livestock Show 

and Rodeo, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Junior Market Broiler divisions are now available at http://posc.tamu.edu  click on youth programs. If you have any questions contact the Extension office at 469-376-4520 or email cl-sharp@tamu.edu

Christmas Card Art Contest

The Texas 4-H Foundation is excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the 3rd Annual Christmas Card Design Contest! This contest is open to all Texas 4-H members, including Clover Kids! Please click here to download the entry form and see the rules and guidelines. Entries will be accepted now through October 25, 2021. 

Vet Science Day Camps

The Veterinary Science Certificate Program would like to announce 2 new day camps coming up October 14 and November 19thThe October day camp is designed for students ages 14-18 that would like to gain experience in various parts of veterinary science. Participants will learn general vet science skills and potentially have those skills signed off by a veterinarian. We will have a mock contest over breeds and instruments to finish off our day. The November camp is designed for students 11- 13 years old. These participants will learn about the Veterinary Science Certificate program as a whole as well as skills designed to get them ready to enter the vet clinic. We can’t wait to help broaden the knowledge of students studying in the animal science and agriculture industry. Registration will open next week so be looking out for the links. For any questions you can contact Tyler Vogel at tyler.vogel@ag.tamu.edu or 806-679-3980

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/vetscienceoctober

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/vetsciencenovember

State and District Photography Contests

Theme for this years photography contests is “ My Hometown”.  Show what is special, iconic, unique, or even quirky about your hometown. Capture what makes it exceptional, historic, fun, or simply the best place to grow up. Examples: statue, an old home, cityscape, natural area, town square, the barber shop, etc.

District IV Contest Updates

Updated contest guides are starting to be posted to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/   Please review all information thoroughly. Some contest has minor changes this year as noted in specific contest rules and guidelines.  The 2021 State 4-H Roundup Contest guide is up on the state 4-H Site. Google Texas 4-H Roundup and it take you to the page.

Livestock Project Information Sheet

The LPIS for the 4-H livestock projects is due by October 23, 2021, in the county Extension office.  These must be completed to be placed on the eligible livestock project list. LPIS form is included in this newsletter and on the website.

Major stock show update packets are available in the county extension office.  Many changes in dates, eligibility, validation, and ownership dates are posted.  Check with the Extension office or with the stock show websites for more information.

SPRING Major Show Validations for Heifers, Market Goat/Lamb, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Goats, Wether Dam, Wether Does.

Single Validation Tag and New Validation Forms for sheep and goats.

·     Breeding Sheep and Goat registration papers will be uploaded to the validation website by county validation chairman and must be present at validation.

·     MARKET LAMBS AND MARKET GOATS VALIDATED FOR THE 2021 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS WILL HAVE TO BE RE-VALIDATED FOR THE 2022 SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS LAMB AND GOAT VALIDATION TAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS. 

·    OFFICIAL VALIDATION AND TAGGING FOR 4-H MEMBERS WILL TAKE PLACE IN KAUFMAN COUNTY: OCTOBER 18th at the Livestock Showgrounds before the meeting – 4:30 – 6:30

 

Texas Lamb Breeders Association (TLBA) tag numbers MUST be in the lamb’s ear and be recorded on the validation form at validation and be on the form at the time they are submitted. NO TLBA tag numbers will be added to the validation forms after the forms are submitted to the Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas program. Market lambs must have a GREEN TLBA tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Stock Show or receive TLBA recognition at other major shows. Wether dams must have a BLUE TLBA ewe lamb tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Wether Dam Show.

Spring Stock Show Updates

For the spring stock shows the dates and updates for each show is posted online at http://kaufman-tx.tamu.edu As show information or entry information comes available, we will post it on that website.  If you are entering a show you are responsible for knowing your schedules for your shows.

ALL FORT WORTH LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRIES ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE NOVEMBER 5TH.  ALL ENTRIES WILL NEED THE NEW QUALITY COUNTS NUMBER.

FOR San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, and Austin are due on November 17th.

Houston Jr Livestock Show Archery Contest OR any contest that has entry limit are done on a “first come first serve” to the show.

This year the archery contest is only open to the first 60 PAID entries for the contest.  Entries open December 1st.  ALL PAPERWORK FOR THE ENTRY MUST BE IN THE OFFICE NOVEMBER 2nd AND PAID FOR.

 

THESE DATES ARE THE DATES TO HAVE YOUR ENTRIES TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE – NO MATTER THE DATE ON THE ENTRY SHEET FOR THE SHOW!!!!!!!  

DUE TO A TIGHT SCHEDULE I WLL NOT BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES AFTER THESE DEADLINES.

AGAIN - NO MATTER WHAT THE DEADLINE DATES ARE FOR THE SHOWS

Helpful 4-H Websites

http://kaufman-tx.tamu.edu      

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu

http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu

http://d44-h.tamu.edu

http://kaufman4hcouncil.blogspot.com

Upcoming Events

 

Thursday, October 7

 National 4-H Week

 TSC Paper Clover event

6:00pm

 Galactic Quest Challenge Project meeting

6:30pm

 Kemp 4-H

Saturday, October 9

 National 4-H Week

 TSC Paper Clover event

 Texas 1 Day 4-H

Tuesday, October 12

 TSC Paper Clover event

7:00pm

 Horse Project 4-H Club

Wednesday, October 13

 TSC Paper Clover event

 DL D4 Food Challenge Entry

Thursday, October 14

 TSC Paper Clover event

6:00pm

 Public Speaking Project meeting

Sunday, October 17

 TSC Paper Clover event

2:00pm

 Youth Council Meeting

Monday, October 18

6:30pm

 Livestock Project Meeting & Validation for 4-H

Tuesday, October 19

6:00pm

 County Hay Show

Thursday, October 21

6:00pm

 Galactic Quest Challenge Project meeting

6:30pm

 Scurry Rosser 4-H Club

Tuesday, October 26

6:30pm

 Co Liners 4-H Meeting

Friday, October 29

 D4 4-H Food Challenge

Saturday, October 30

 4-H Rabbit Show

Monday, November 1

 DL Prog Plans online

Wednesday, November 3

 DL D4 Horse Judging Clinic Reg

 DL D4 Horse Judging Contest

Thursday, November 4

6:00pm

Galactic Quest Challenge Project meeting

6:30pm

 Kemp 4-H

Friday, November 5

 Ft Worth show entry DL

8:00am

 4-H- packing Xmas boxes

6:00pm

 Archery Practice

Tuesday, November 9

7:00pm

 Horse Project 4-H Club

Wednesday, November 10

 DL D4 Youth & Leaders Conf Reg

 DL youth & vol conf reg

Thursday, November 11

6:00pm

 Public Speaking Project meeting

Friday, November 12-14

 Jr Leader Retreat

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